VACF vs MXT - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing VACF and MXT. VACF has the lower management fee at 0.2% a year and VACF offers the higher at 3.94%.

Lower fee

VACF 0.2% p.a.

Higher yield

VACF 3.94%

Larger fund

VACF $706m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	VACF Vanguard Australian Corporate Fixed Interest Index ETF	MXT Metrics Master Income Trust
Snapshot
Provider	Vanguard	—
Tracks index	Bloomberg AusBond Credit 0+ Yr Index	RBA Cash Rate + 3.25%
Categories	AU, Bonds	AU, Active
Listed since	2017 (9 yrs)	2017 (9 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$706m	—
Cost & income
Management fee	0.2%	0.7%
Dividend yield	3.94%	—
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	30%	15%
Tax drag	1.98%	0.36%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	1% net	—
3-year return	4.7% net	—
5-year return	1.7% net	—
10-year return	2.7% net	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	2.6%	—
Volatility (5y)	3.8%	—
Volatility (10y)	3.1%	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.22	—
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (10y)	0.15	—
Bid/ask spread	—	—

marks the strongest fund in each row. “net” shows the after-tax return at your selected bracket. “—” means we don’t have that data point yet.

Each fund at a glance

VACF Vanguard Australian Corporate Fixed Interest Index ETF

Low-cost: a 0.2% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
Pays a useful 3.94% income yield.

Has lagged most peers over 10 years (88th of 110).

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MXT Metrics Master Income Trust

Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.49%.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between VACF vs MXT?

VACF and MXT are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. VACF carries the lower management fee (0.2%). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - VACF vs MXT?

VACF has the lower management fee at 0.2% a year, versus MXT 0.7%.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

VACF pays the higher at 3.94%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

VACF is the larger fund by assets ($706m). Larger funds are typically more liquid and trade on tighter spreads.

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